At around 7.30pm on Wednesday, a 44-year-old man was walking on Tollcross Road near to the flats across from Tollcross Park and the nearby Lidl. He was then approached by a man who seriously assaulted him.

The suspect, who made off in an unknown direction, is described as being in his late 40s, around 5ft 6/7 inches, of medium build with short grey hair.

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At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black tammy style hat, a black jacket and jeans.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Ainsley Stewart, who is dealing with this enquiry, said: "This was a frightening attack for the man concerned, who sustained a serious facial injury in the attack.

"From our initial enquiries we know that there were a number of people in the car park at the nearby Lidl, and the victim did shout for help over to them. I'd be keen to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Lidl and who may have witnessed the attack to come forward.

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"The area in which the assault took place is very residential with a number of flats nearby and is usually very busy with pedestrians and motorists, so I am confident there will be people out there who may have seen the altercation and subsequent assault take place.

"I'd be very keen to speak to any nearby residents who may have witnessed something to come forward, as their information may help to identify who was responsible."